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July 14, 2009 · Piper PA-28R-201 · N3714T
West Chicago, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 14, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
West Chicago, IL
Aircraft
Piper PA-28R-201
Tail Number
N3714T
Operator
Illinois Avaition Academy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA439
The pilot reported that he was performing a practice engine-out short approach as part of his pattern work. He went through his pre-landing checklist on downwind and noticed tractor mowers near the runway. During the approach he divided his attention between the "aimpoint," airspeed, and tractors next to the runway and "failed" to put the landing gear down. The airplane landed wheels up on the runway and was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions associated with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear resulting in a wheels-up landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot being distracted by mowers near the approach end of the runway.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was doing a practice engine-out short approach as part of his pattern work. He went through his "GUMPS" checklist on downwind and noticed mowers near the runway. During the approach he divided his attention between the "aimpoint, airspeed, and tractors" next to the runway and "failed" to put the landing gear down. The airplane landed wheels up on the runway and was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions associated with the airplane reference the accident flight.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:27 CDT
Nearest AirportDupage Airport (0nm)
Runway20L
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28R-201
Tail NumberN3714T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorIllinois Avaition Academy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-C1C6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time17:52
Weather SourceWFAC